Soil & best crops in Dukana
North Horr sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Dukana — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Dukana is in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 3.9567°, 37.2175° · Pop: 18,628
Dukana ward sits in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 18,628 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Dukana are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Dukana Ward
Local soil characteristics in Dukana Ward (located within North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Dukana, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Dukana
Dukana ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Dukana in?
Dukana is a ward in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Dukana ward in?
Dukana ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within North Horr sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Dukana?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.4), the top-scoring crops for Dukana are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Dukana" section on this page.